Instructions: Wash the yams and scrub them well. Dry thoroughly.E Rub the skins with a bit of vegetable oil, then place the yams in a shallow baking dish and bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for 30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then peel and cut into 3/4 inch slices.E In a small saucepan, melt 4 Tblsp. of the butter over low heat, hen add the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Remove the pan from the heat.

Butter a 3-4 quart casserole and put the yam slices in it in 3 layers, pouring 1/3 of the seasoned butter sauce over each layer. Bake covered in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes, then remove the casserole form the oven and uncover.E

With a large wooden spoon, stir up the contents, cutting the yam slices in half and bringing the bottom layers to the top.

When it is thoroughly mixed, press the mixture down firmly with the back of the spoon. Smooth and flatten the top surface and dot it evenly with the remaining 2 Tblsp. of butter, cut into small pieces. Return to the 350 degree oven and bake uncovered for 20 minutes longer.

NOTES : One of New Orleans favorite yam dishes, festive and attractive. The yams are partially baked in their jackets first, then peeled and baked in a casserole with butter. Curacao (orange flavored liqueur), bourbon, and spices. To get the flavors thoroughly distributed during baking, take the dish out of the oven after 20 minutes and stir the yams gently with a wooden spoon, bringing the bottom layers up to the top. Then, pack them down with the back of the spoon and put a bit more butter on top to form a lightly glazed crust. Regular sweet potatoes will work.E Cointreau plus 2 tsp. sugar can be used in place of Curacao.E

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